The grass don’t grow any more, you can’t raise a carrot in the back yard. This aptly fits Willy’s description, “There’s not a breath of fresh air in the neighborhood. Set designer Nick Spottiswood has cleverly shown the drab brown of the city, with Willy’s home being closed in all around by apartments. There are some moments of power and brilliance where the story grabs the audience and asks that “attention must be paid”.Īt curtain up we see a stark set, the colour palette of which is reflective of the urban claustrophobia of Willy’s existence. Sue Wylie has drawn together a team of very experienced actors in this current production at the Arts Theatre. In order to perpetuate this, Willy lies to himself and his family and lives in a world of illusion. Willy believes feverishly in the promise of the American Dream and the idea that by being ‘attractive’ and ‘liked’ we can succeed in life. He is a salesman, one who travels throughout New England and doesn't bring home commissions sufficient to support his family. The play follows the last days of Willy Loman’s life.
Even at 50 years old it ferociously analyses conflict in a family, in particular the relationship of father and son, together with the larger issues of capitalism and the demise of the American Dream. Its title role has been played by everyone from Dustin Hoffman to Brian Dennehy. August 17-27.ĭeath of a Salesman is Arthur Miller’s most famous and powerful play, premiering in 1949.
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